Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

on-chain news reports that JPMorgan has frozen accounts of stablecoin startups Blindpay and Kontigo, both Y Combinator-backed. The startups face scrutiny for ties to Venezuela, a U.S. sanctions target. JPMorgan cited crypto compliance rules like KYC, AML, and OFAC as the reason. The move highlights ...

Ethereum (ETH) is trading near 2930 USDT, close to the 3000 USDT level as the options market sees heavy activity. A $6 billion options expiry and hedging by market makers are fueling volatility. Whale activity has seen over 800,000 ETH added in 30 days, while retail remains on the sidelines. AiCoin’...

Ethereum news broke as Ethereum ETFs lost $564 million in December 2025, suffering one of the largest outflows in the sector’s history. ETH price today remained stuck between $2,800 and $3,300 for seven weeks, falling 41% from its peak. Total liquidity in the ETF space dropped 37.5% to $17.86 billio...

Bitcoin remains near $87,382 as of Dec. 27, 2025, with a market cap of $1.74 trillion and $30.6 billion in 24-hour volume. The Bitcoin chart shows consolidation between $86,673 and $88,965, with mixed signals ahead of a potential breakout. Daily charts show a descending pattern, while shorter timefr...

BSC is set to deploy the Fermi Hardfork on January 14, 2026, at 2:30 AM, per on-chain news from Coinrise. The upgrade will enhance BSC’s efficiency, security, and validator flexibility. Version v1.6.5 introduces a new gas fee cap and removes the handshake mechanism. The update also improves filterma...

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has warned against forcing users to rush crypto updates, stressing that mandatory crypto policy updates can lead to errors and scams. He said users should choose when to install crypto updates, giving them time to research and understand changes. Schwartz added that urgent ...

Stablecoin regulation is tightening as two Y Combinator-backed stablecoin startups lost key banking services after JPMorgan raised compliance concerns. The regulatory crackdown is intensifying, with traditional banks pulling back support amid stricter oversight. The move reflects broader instability...

Fed Minutes to Be Key Focus as Precious Metals Hit New Highs. Gold, silver, and platinum surged to record levels, with BTC as hedge against inflation gaining attention amid rising volatility. Market activity may slow through early January 2026 due to holidays, with the Fed’s December meeting minutes...

Liquidity in global markets remains extremely low as the holiday season continues into early 2026. Precious metals like gold, silver, and palladium hit record highs despite the quiet trading environment. With minimal macroeconomic data due next week, investors will focus on key events: the Fed’s Dec...

Bitcoin price today climbed near $87,400 as U.S. inflation data showed a decline, reducing pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise rates aggressively. The shift has created a more accommodative policy environment. Analyst Kamran Asghar said lower borrowing costs and increased liquidity often suppor...

New inflation data shows U.S. price pressures easing, reducing the urgency for aggressive Fed rate hikes. Fed news suggests a more dovish stance could support Bitcoin and equities. Bitcoin currently trades near $87,400, with analysts pointing to historical trends linking lower inflation and crypto g...

Coinbase has arrested a former Indian customer service employee linked to a major security breach earlier this year. Hackers paid overseas staff to access customer data and demanded a $20 million ransom. The breach, which exposed names, addresses, and emails, could cost up to $400 million. Hyderabad...

Bitcoin price today stands at around $87,500, according to PlanB’s latest analysis on December 27 (UTC+8). He noted a sharp divergence from Bitcoin price prediction models based on historical correlations with U.S. stocks and gold. Using those benchmarks, Bitcoin should trade near $6,900 or $4,500. ...

Uphold has highlighted XRP as one of the altcoins to watch in 2026, forecasting a potential rise to $9 or $13. The exchange used on-chain analysis and the xAI Grok AI model to project these targets. XRP currently trades near $1.80, needing a 343% or 540% gain to reach the upper levels. The forecast ...

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong praised Indian authorities for their role in a $400 million crypto hack case. Hyderabad police arrested a former customer support agent linked to the breach, which occurred in early 2025. The exchange hack involved unauthorized access to customer data, including names, a...